Letters | Hong Kong’s district councils must not become tyranny of the majority
- District councils are not meant to be political battlegrounds, but exist to enhance local development and bridge communication between citizens and the government
Reports last month cited sources to suggest that the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress would roll out plans to disqualify some Hong Kong district councillors who might have “breached the red line”.
Such actions continue to intensify the political divide by alienating the opposition while favouring their voters alone. It is disappointing to see district councillors deliberately neglect their role as elected representatives.
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Hong Kong votes overwhelmingly for pro-democracy camp with record turnout in local elections
Public dissatisfaction with district councillors’ performance has grown. According to a survey conducted in November, close to 61 per cent of respondents complained that councillors failed to facilitate communication with the government, while over 60 per cent felt pro-democratic councillors’ performance was “very unsatisfactory”.